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<h3>Transitions of Care </h3>
<p> Transitions of care involve the movement of a patient  between care settings and the transfer of information with them to facilitate a  seamless continuum of care and to enable patients&rsquo; wishes to be followed - no matter where in the continuum of care they are. This is an important issue, as  care for today&rsquo;s elderly people is more complex than ever. It may involve a  wide variety of care settings over time including community-based care, home  care, hospital care, sub-acute care, rehab, skilled nursing care, assisted living,  and hospice. This care may involve a wide range of treatments and services,  medications, practitioners, caregivers, and payors. As an elderly person gets  sicker or gets better, he or she may move from setting to setting, such as from  a hospital to a nursing home or rehabilitation facility or from home to an  assisted living facility. It is important that these transitions of care  between settings are handled smoothly and effectively.</p>
<p>AMDA physicians in regions throughout the country have information and guidance on this topic. You can listen to these practitioners offer insights about transitions of care and how to ensure smooth transitions across the care continuum.</p>

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    <td><p>Daniel Bluestein, MD, CMD</p></td>
    <td>Minnesota</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Bluestein_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>Jeffery A. Kerr, DO, CMD</p></td>
    <td>Missouri</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Kerr_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>Peter A. Kovalszki, MD, CMD </p></td>
    <td>Michigan</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Kovalski_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>Anthony J. Lechich, MD</p></td>
    <td>New York</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Lechich_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>Dan Osterweil, MD, MscEd, CMD</p></td>
    <td>California</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Osterweil_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>Alec Pruchnicki, MD</p></td>
    <td>New York</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Pruchnicki_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>Robert Schreiber, MD, CMD</p></td>
    <td>Massachusettes</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Schreiber_Transitions.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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    <td><p>James Yates, MD, CMD</p></td>
    <td>Alabama</td>
    <td><a href="Radio_Spots/2010/2010_Dr._Yates_Transition.mp3" target="_blank"><img src="listen_button.gif" alt="Click this button to listen to interview" width="70" height="20" border="0" /></a></td>
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  <p>&quot;Caring  for Consumers&quot; clip and copy advice sheets, designed for  residents/patients, family members, and future consumers of long term care  services, include an introduction to the topic, tips for addressing the issue  and enhancing care, a list of questions to ask the physician, and a list of  additional resources. Feel free to print and use when speaking to your family  and physician.</p>
  <p><a href="Jan10TransitionsofCare.pdf" target="_blank">Smooth  Moves Between Care Settings</a>
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<h4>Helpful Links</h4>
  <a href="http://www.caringfortheages.com/index.php?id=495&cHash=071010&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=905" target="_blank">AMDA Chapters Work with QIOs on Transitions</a><br />
  <p>  <a href="http://www.caringfortheages.com/index.php?id=495&cHash=071010&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=779" target="_blank">AMDA Leads on Transitions Improvements</a></p>

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  <a href="http://www.caringfortheages.com/index.php?id=495&cHash=071010&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=729" target="_blank">Transitions Coaching Is Good for Patients: Health Care  Workers Can Empower Residents, Patients, and Families to Be Self Advocates</a></p>

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  <a href="http://www.caringfortheages.com/index.php?id=495&cHash=071010&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=460" target="_blank">Panel Reveals Means to Better Transitions</a></p>


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